Viking Reveals Names of Its Next Two Ocean Ships

Viking Reveals Names of Its Next Two Ocean Ships

Viking recently revealed that its next two ocean newbuilds will be called the Viking Leda and the Viking Vega.

Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard, the 998-passenger ships will join the company’s fleet, respectively, in late 2028 and mid-2029.

As previously announced, Viking is also set to take delivery of three ships between 2026 and 2028, including the Viking Libra, the Viking Astrea and the Viking Lyra.

The Viking Leda is scheduled to enter service in December 2028, kicking off a winter schedule in the Mediterranean.

According to published deployment, the vessel will offer a series of eight- to 16-day itineraries departing from Greece, Italy and Spain.

The cruises sail to destinations in the Aegean, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, including the Greek Islands, the French Riviera and Morocco.

The Viking Vega is set to debut in June 2029, welcoming its first guests in the Mediterranean.

After offering itineraries in Southern Europe, the vessel is scheduled to reposition to the British Isles in mid-July 2029.

Highlights of the ship’s inaugural season include cruises departing from ports in Italy, Spain, Norway and the United Kingdom, such as Civitavecchia, Barcelona and Bergen.

The Leda and the Vega will be the 17th and 18th ocean ships built for Viking at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.

The 47,000-ton vessels will feature a design similar to the Viking Star, which was the first newbuild introduced by the company in 2015.

In addition to the two ships, Viking’s current orderbook includes nine other vessels, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2031.

Before welcoming the Leda and the Vega, the company is taking delivery of the industry’s first hydrogen-powered ships.

Set to be delivered in 2027 and 2028, respectively, the Viking Astrea and the Viking Lyra will be able to operate with zero emissions using a new technology that relies on containerized fuel.

Viking’s lineup also includes two additional expedition ships, which will join the Viking Octantis and the Viking Polaris in 2030 and 2031.

Viking Yi Dun Departs Shanghai, Concludes Its Chinese-Flag Era

Viking Yi Dun Departs Shanghai, Concludes Its Chinese-Flag Era

The Viking Yi Dun slipped her moorings at Shanghai’s North Bund International Cruise Terminal on June 5, beginning a roughly 60-day positioning voyage across the South China Sea.

The ship will sail past Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, around the Cape of Good Hope and into the Mediterranean, with a scheduled arrival in Barcelona, Spain, in early August.

Viking said in a press release that the departure also marked the formal launch of what it has promoted as its first Chinese-language transcontinental itinerary, the “60-Day Afro-Euro-Asian Discovery Journey.”

At an onboard ceremony earlier in the day, Brendan Tansey, managing director of Viking China, said the voyage will cross the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic oceans, calling at 27 destinations across 16 countries including Singapore, Phuket, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia and Morocco before reaching Tarragona.

Tansey added that the company is marking its 10th anniversary in the Chinese market and framed the sailing as a milestone: Viking’s first all-Chinese-service (long) ocean voyage, designed around a familiar, senior-focused onboard environment (Mandarin-speaking hotel team, Chinese menus and signage, as well as no casino), and the bridge to a regular Chinese-language Mediterranean season starting August 3 in Barcelona.

The departure also closes the book on the vessel’s time as China’s first “five-star-flag” oceangoing cruise ship.

Built as the Viking Sun and later acquired by the China Merchants and Viking joint venture, she was reflagged to the Chinese register and renamed the Zhao Shang Yi Dun.

In recent months, however, that joint venture structure unwound; the hull was repainted and the name formalized as the Viking Yi Dun, and the flag changed to Norwegian.

 

 

Viking Announces CEO Transition and Reports First Quarter Results

Viking Announces CEO Transition and Reports First Quarter Results

Viking Holdings today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Leah Talactac, President and Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer.

Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO, has been appointed as Executive Chairman and will continue to serve as Chairman of Viking’s Board of Directors, according to a press release.

The company also announced that Linh Banh, Executive Vice President of Finance, has been appointed as CFO.

Since joining Viking in 2006, Viking said Talactac has been a key leader on the executive team. Alongside Hagen, she led Viking’s initial public offering in 2024, which was the largest offering on the NYSE that year, and she was appointed President in January 2025 while retaining her responsibilities as CFO. Starting today, Talactac will report to the Board of Directors and continue to lead Viking’s executive committee.

As Executive Chairman,  Hagen will focus on long term strategy and continue to support Talactac in her role as CEO.

“This leadership transition reflects the strength and depth of Viking’s management team and the succession planning we have built over many years,” said Hagen. “Leah’s appointment as CEO is a natural next step, and the Board and I have full confidence in her ability to lead Viking with the same continuity, discipline and vision that have guided us since Viking was founded. On behalf of the entire Viking family, we congratulate Leah, and I look forward to partnering closely with her and the Board as she guides Viking forward in this next chapter.”

“I am honored by this appointment and deeply grateful for the trust of the Board and Tor,” said Talactac. “Tor and our entire executive team have built a phenomenal company over the last 29 years, and I am delighted to lead Viking as we continue to deliver meaningful experiences for our guests and execute our long-term strategy. I also want to take a moment to congratulate Linh on her new appointment as CFO. Linh is a trusted leader within Viking, and her financial stewardship will ensure a smooth transition.”

Q1 Results

The company also reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided an update on operating capacity and bookings.

Key Highlights

• Total revenue was $1,053.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 17.5% compared to the same period in 2025.
• Gross margin increased 21.2% and Adjusted Gross Margin increased 16.9% compared to the same period in 2025.
• Net Yield was $596, an increase of 9.5% compared to the same period in 2025.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $104.8 million, an increase of 43.9% compared to the same period in 2025.
• Diluted EPS was $(0.12) and Adjusted EPS was $(0.11).
• Net Leverage improved from 1.1x as of December 31, 2025 to 1.0x as of March 31, 2026.
• As of May 3, 2026, for its Core Products, Viking had sold 92% of its Capacity Passenger Cruise Days for the 2026 season and 38% of its Capacity Passenger Cruise Days for the 2027 season.

 

“2026 is off to a strong start and we are very pleased with our first‑quarter results. Total revenue for the quarter grew 17.5% driving a 43.9% year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA, underscoring the demand for our product and our operational discipline,” said Mr. Hagen. “Moreover, we are already 92% booked for 2026 which positions us very well for the remainder of the year. During the quarter, we also continued to make progress increasing our fleet and destination-focused offerings, further enhancing the experiences and value we offer our guests. As we look ahead, we remain focused on delivering on the strong demand while continuing to invest in our future and generate sustainable, profitable growth.”

First Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results

During the first quarter of 2026, Capacity PCDs increased by 6.6% over the same period in 2025. This year-over-year increase was mainly driven by the growth of the company’s fleet, which included one additional ocean ship. Occupancy for the first quarter of 2026 was 94.7%.

Total revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $1,053.7 million, an increase of $156.6 million, or 17.5%, over the same period in 2025 mainly driven by increased Capacity PCDs and higher revenue per PCD in 2026 compared to 2025.

Gross margin for the first quarter of 2026 was $297.6 million, an increase of $52.1 million, or 21.2%, over the same period in 2025 and Adjusted Gross Margin for the first quarter of 2026 was $717.2 million, an increase of $103.9 million, or 16.9%, over the same period in 2025. Net Yield was $596 for the first quarter of 2025, up 9.5% year-over-year.

For the first quarter of 2026, vessel operating expenses were $357.5 million and vessel operating expenses excluding fuel were $316.1 million. Compared to the same period in 2025, vessel operating expenses increased $47.6 million, or 15.4%, and vessel operating expenses excluding fuel increased $47.9 million, or 17.9%, mainly driven by timing of maintenance and repair costs and the increase in the size of the company’s fleet in 2026 compared to 2025.

Net loss for the first quarter of 2026 improved to $54.2 million compared to a loss of $105.5 million for the same period in 2025. Adjusted Net Loss attributable to Viking Holdings Ltd for the first quarter of 2026 improved to $49.2 million compared to a loss of $105.5 million for the same period in 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA was $104.8 million, an increase of $32.0 million, or 43.9%, over the same period in 2025. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was mainly driven by increased Capacity PCDs and higher revenue per PCD.

Diluted EPS was $(0.12) and Adjusted EPS was $(0.11) for the first quarter of 2026, compared to Diluted EPS and Adjusted EPS of $(0.24) for the same period in 2025.

Our first quarter results reflect the seasonality of our business. While our ocean, expedition and Mississippi products operate year-round, the primary cruising season for our river product is from April to October.

“We are very encouraged by the financial results of the first quarter. Increasing capacity together with Net Yield improves our profitability and further strengthens our market leadership,” said  Banh. “In this dynamic macroeconomic environment, we remain focused on delivering superior experiences, optimizing revenue and maintaining disciplined cost management, while prudently investing to support long‑term growth.”

Update on Operating Capacity and Bookings

For the company’s core products, operating capacity is 7% higher for the 2026 season compared to the 2025 season and 15% higher for the 2027 season compared to the 2026 season.

As of May 3, 2026, for the company’s core products, it had sold 92% of our Capacity PCDs for the 2026 season and 38% for the 2027 season. Viking said it had $6,225 million of Advance Bookings for the 2026 season, 13% higher than the 2025 season at the same point in time; and said it had $3,403 million of Advance Bookings for the 2027 season, 31% higher than the 2026 season at the same point in time.

Advance Bookings per PCD for the 2026 season was $842, 5.5% higher than the 2025 season at the same point in time, and Advance Bookings per PCD for the 2027 season was $986, 11.0% higher than the 2026 season at the same point in time.

“With 2026 mostly booked, our focus has shifted to the 2027 season, which is off to a great start. Capacity for our Core Products is increasing by 15%, and is already 38% booked, with Advance Bookings 31% ahead of last year,” said Talactac. “Our booked positions for 2026 and 2027 demonstrate the resilience of our loyal customer base and the sustained demand for our product reflecting that travel remains a priority for our customers. These results also underscore the effectiveness of our strategic initiatives including an extended booking window, targeted direct marketing, a broader itinerary offering and a compelling value proposition.”

Jefferies Raises Viking Price Target, Keeps Hold on Norwegian

Jefferies Raises Viking Price Target, Keeps Hold on Norwegian

Viking Vela, photo credit Spacejunkie2 - https://flic.kr/ps/GkiQt

Jefferies analyst David Katz updated his outlook on two major cruise operators this week following their fourth quarter and year end 2025 earnings, lifting his price target on Viking while maintaining a cautious stance on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

Viking Impresses

In a note sent to investors, Katz raised his price target on Viking $91 from $80, reiterating a buy rating, after the company posted its fourth quarter and full year results.

Occupancy of 95.0%, against Katz’s 92.7% projection, led the outperformance, driven by particularly strong ocean segment results where occupancy improved 330 basis points year-over-year. Net yields rose 11.0% in the quarter, roughly double analyst expectations.

Looking ahead, Viking said fiscal 2026 is now 86% booked, up from more than 70% as of the third quarter.

“The clarity of growth is also critical support for the increasing valuation multiples we apply,” Katz wrote, adding that he expects Viking to “continue to outperform peers within cruise and across our coverage, largely irrespective of valuation levels.”

Katz also noted that Viking’s river operations are effectively fully fuel-hedged through forward purchase agreements, and that its only itineraries near the Iran conflict, a small percentage of 2026 capacity in Egypt, have not prompted guest concerns.

Norwegian: Hold, $20 Target

Katz was less upbeat on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reiterating a hold rating and maintaining his $20 price target.

Management said Norwegian is running slightly behind its optimal booking curve for 2026, he said, and plans to prioritize occupancy recovery, a strategy Katz acknowledged as “a necessary strategic move” but one that “likely comes with lower pricing in the near term.”

On the cost side, Katz said SG&A reductions are now the target for savings, with ship costs already reduced meaningfully. He expects those efforts to gain traction in the second half of 2026 and into 2027.

“Given guidance for leverage greater than 5.0x through YE26, we remain conservative on the shares,” he wrote.

 

Viking Orders Expedition Ships, More Ocean Ship Options

Viking Orders Expedition Ships, More Ocean Ship Options

Viking is continuing its growth track as the company announced it had entered into a deal to build two expedition ships for delivery in 2030 and 2031.

The two expedition ships will join the current Viking expedition fleet, the 378-guest Polaris and Octantis. The new ships will be sister vessels and be built in Italy.

At the same time, the company said it had entered into option agreements for two additional ocean ships for delivery in 2034, with an exercise date of July 30, 2028.

Viking Newbuild Orderbook:

• Viking Mira: 54,300 tons, Built in 2026, 998 passengers.
• Viking Libra: 54,300 tons, Built in 2026, 998 passengers.
• Viking Astrea: 54,300 tons, Built in 2027, 998 passengers.
• Viking Lyra: 54,300 tons, Built in 2028, 998 passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2028, 998 passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2029, 998 passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2030, 998 passengers.
• New Expedition Ship Order: TBD, Built in 2030; TBD passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2030, 998 passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2031, 998 passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2031, 998 passengers.
• New Expedition Ship Order: TBD, Built in 2031; TBD passengers.

 

Viking Newbuild Options:

• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2032, 998 passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2032, 998 passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2033, 998 passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2033, 998 passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2034, 998 passengers.
• Unnamed: 54,300 tons, Built in 2034, 998 passengers.

 

Luxury Cruise Fleet Average Age: 12-Year-Old Ships

Luxury Cruise Fleet Average Age: 12-Year-Old Ships

Regent Seven Seas Grandeur photo credit Spacejunkie2 Flickr Account 

Data from the latest edition of the Luxury Market Report by Cruise Industry News shows that a luxury cruise ship has an average age of roughly 12 years in 2025.

After undergoing significant expansion in the past ten years, the luxury market saw newbuild after newbuild enter service over the last decade, led by aggressive growth from Viking, Ponant and others.

Ritz-Carlton, Swan Hellenic, Emerald and Explora are among the brands with the youngest fleets in 2025.

They also represent the newest brands, having all launched service with new vessels after 2020.

Brands such as Ponant, Silversea, Regent, Viking and Hapag-Lloyd have average fleet ages falling between ten and 15 years.

Among the brands owned by major public cruise corporations, Seabourn has the youngest fleet, with ships that are nine years old on average in 2025.

Silversea comes in second with an 11-year average fleet age, followed by Hapag-Lloyd with a 13-year average and Regent Seven Seas with a 14-year average.

Brands including SeaDream, Crystal, Paul Gauguin and Windstar have some of the oldest fleets in the market.

While extensively refurbished over the years, SeaDream’s yachts are among the oldest ships in the market, with a median age of 40 years in 2025.

Fresh from a major drydock in Singapore, Paul Gauguin’s sole ship, the Paul Gauguin, is another industry veteran with a nearly 30-year sailing career.

Amidst a rejuvenation project that includes the debut of two newer ships through 2026, as well as major refurbishment projects, the Windstar fleet had an average age of 28 years in 2025.

With a series of newbuilds scheduled to arrive starting in 2028, Crystal’s fleet currently has an average age of 26 years.

The Cruise Industry News’ report also shows that, with eight newbuilds scheduled to enter service for luxury brands, the market’s fleet median age is set to grow by nearly six months next year.

Viking to Build Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship; Orders 2 More

Viking to Build Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship; Orders 2 More

Viking and Fincantieri today announced details of the Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, capable of operating with zero emissions. In addition, the company announced a deal to build two more ocean-going ships with Fincantieri for delivery in 2031.

Already under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, the Viking Libra is scheduled for delivery in late 2026.

The company’s subsequent ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, which is also currently under construction and scheduled for delivery in 2027, will also be hydrogen-powered.

While the ship is considered a sister ship in Viking’s ocean fleet, she will have a propulsion system based partially on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells. This hybrid propulsion system will make her capable of navigating and operating with zero emissions, which would allow her to access even the most environmentally sensitive areas, the company said.

Enabled by Isotta Fraschini Motori (IFM), Fincantieri’s subsidiary specializing in advanced fuel cell technology, the ship’s state-of-the-art propulsion system will be capable of producing up to six megawatts of power.

“From the outset, we have designed our river and ocean ships thoughtfully to reduce their fuel consumption, and we are very proud the Viking Libra and the Viking Astrea will be even more environmentally friendly,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Viking made the principled decision to invest in hydrogen, which offers a true zero-emission solution. We look forward to welcoming the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026.”

“With the Viking Libra, we are not only delivering the world’s first cruise ship powered by hydrogen stored on board, but we are also reinforcing our commitment to shaping the future of sustainable maritime transportation,” said Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri. “Furthermore, we are thrilled about Viking’s decision to expand its fleet with the order of two additional ships, which reaffirms the strength of our partnership and the trust placed in our expertise. This new order is a testament to our shared vision for a more sustainable cruise industry, as together we continue to set new standards for innovation and responsible shipbuilding.”

As part of the company’s commitment to continue to grow capacity, Viking and Fincantieri also today announced that contracts have been signed for two additional ocean ships for delivery in 2031 and an option for two additional ocean ships for delivery in 2033.

Based on the committed orderbook, the company expects to take delivery of 26 additional river ships by 2028 and 11 additional ocean ships by 2031. With these orders, Viking will have 110 river ships in 2028 and 23 ocean and expedition ships in 2031.

13 New Cruise Ships to Enter Service in 2026

13 New Cruise Ships to Enter Service in 2026

According to the latest edition of the cruise ship orderbook by Cruise Industry News, 13 cruise ships will enter service in 2026.

As part of a strong year for the shipbuilding business, 13 vessels are set to be delivered to 12 cruise lines, including Viking, which is set to welcome two luxury vessels from Fincantieri.

[Download a PDF of the orderbook here]

The year will be particularly strong in the luxury segment, with seven upscale vessels set to enter service.

In addition to Viking, other brands taking delivery of high-end newbuilds include Emerald Cruises, Explora Journeys, Atlas Ocean Voyages and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Marking Orient Express’s official debut, the OE Corinthian is also set to enter service in 2026, kicking off the company’s first-ever cruise program.

The industry is welcoming several large ships next year as well, including the Legend of the Seas.

Currently being built for Royal Caribbean International at the Meyer Turku in Finland, the 250,000-ton vessel will be the second in the company’s Icon-class series.

Norwegian Cruise Line and TUI Cruises are also welcoming large vessels to their fleets with the debuts of the Norwegian Luna and the Mein Schiff Flow.

Continuing its record-breaking World class, MSC Cruises is set to take delivery of the MSC World Asia from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique.

Other ships entering service include the Adora Flora City, which will become the largest cruise ship ever built in China, and the Magellan Discovery, which was designed to offer expedition cruises in Antarctica.

According to CIN’s independent research, the new ships will add roughly 38,000 berths to the industry in 2026.

With an average size of 112,377 tons and an average cost of $805,066,667, the newbuilds will cost over $12 billion.

Cruise lines are closely monitoring the conflict in Ukraine

St Petersburg in Russia is a common river cruise halt

Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday after weeks of tension in the region as Russian forces massed on the Ukrainian border. Its actions have been widely condemned, with Boris Johnson promising harsh sanctions. Ukrainian airspace has been shut, and carriers warned to avoid the area.

Several operators are assessing their programmes, most notably Regent Holidays, which is contacting clients due to travel to Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus in the coming months.

 

A Saga spokesperson confirmed the over-50s specialist last week rerouted a Black Sea cruise which had been due to call in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa following a change in Foreign Office advice for the country.

"Guests are in the process of being contacted about the change, and the rest of the cruise remains unaffected," said the spokesperson. "We are now looking at the impact of today’s [Thursday] developments on our Baltic cruises later this year, which was due to call in at St Petersburg.

"We will continue to monitor the situation and if necessary make further alterations to our itineraries whilst still ensuring the best experience for our guests."

Carnival Corporation-owned P&O Cruises and Cunard both tweeted: "In light of the current situation evolving in Ukraine, we will continue to monitor very closely and will amend itineraries as necessary following guidance. The safety and wellbeing of guests and crew are of the highest priority and we will advise guests of any changes."

 

A Riviera Travel spokesperson said the operator was monitoring the situation and would provide updates in due course, if necessary. Riviera is among a number of firms that offer cruises on Russia’s rivers and waterways.

Fincantieri Delivers New Viking Venus

Fincantieri has delivered the new Viking Venus to Viking ahead of the ship's debut in the UK in May.

The 930-guest ship was delivered on Thursday in Ancona. 

It's the seventh in a series of up to 16 930-guest ships being built for the Torstein Hagen-led cruise company. 

The Viking Star was delivered in 2015 and was quickly followed by the Viking Sea, Sky, Sun, Orion and Jupiter, with another nine ships set to follow, plus two 378-guest expedition ships from Fincantieri-owned VARD.

Viking Passengers Rate Kirkwall Top Destination in Northern Europe

Viking Ocean Cruises passengers have rated Kirkwall as their top Northern Europe and Scandinavian cruise destination.

The rating was based on guest feedback following analysis of 2018 itineraries, according to a statement the Orkney Islands Council.

Kirkwall has been rated top destination from a total portfolio of 46 Northern Europe and Scandinavian destinations from Viking. 

"Viking Ocean Cruises are one of our most regular cruise lines calling into Kirkwall and their outstanding vessels are a corner stone of our local cruise industry," said Michael Morrison, the Council's Business Development Manager for Marine Services. "For their guests to rate us so highly is indeed an accolade that all of us who deliver the marine tourism product in Orkney can be truly proud of. To receive a higher level of customer satisfaction that destinations such as Copenhagen and St. Petersburg  is indeed a tremendous achievement  Kirkwall is the UK’s cruise destination capital and this endorsement from Viking Cruises will motivate Team Orkney to continue to deliver the high quality of destination experience that Orkney is so very good at."

The 2019 Orkney season has 170 port calls planned compared to 140 booked for 2018. Bookings for 2020 are encouraging as well, with over 100 calls already scheduled. 

This year will see growth in smaller vessels calling, with 71 calls scheduled from ships with under 500 guests. 

Why Paris is of concern to the river cruise industry, too

It just so happens that France has been on the rise in the river cruising world. The Seine River and cruises on the Rhone and Saone rivers in the south of France have been gaining popularity in recent years, and last year Bordeaux became a new river cruise region that lines have since jumped on with new capacity. 

So, in the wake of the deadly terror attacks in Paris earlier this month, river cruise lines also have a lot to potentially lose if travelers become nervous about upcoming sailings in France — or in the rest of Europe for that matter.

Michelle Baran

Having been on an AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhine River in Strasbourg at the time of the attacks, I spoke with Ama’s executive vice president and co-owner Kristin Karst in their immediate aftermath.

The company had a river vessel sailing the Seine back towards Paris several days after the attacks and decided to disembark passengers in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, a bit further up the Seine from Paris, given the uncertainty in the capital as events unfolded there. Karst noted that AmaWaterways offers a two-night post-river cruise program in Paris, and gave the guests the option to continue with their plans or fly home.

“We had one very large group [and] they wanted to continue and do the two nights in Paris,” said Karst.

AmaWaterways had two more Rhone cruises this month, on Nov. 19 and Nov. 26, and did have some cancellations on those cruises, for which the line offered a 100% future cruise credit. While the news is concerning, Karst noted that an agent had emailed the company several days after the attacks to open up a group booking request for a cruise in Bordeaux, which she found hopeful.

The Paris attacks come at the tail end of what was a challenging 2015 for travel in Europe between the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris at the start of the year, and the migrant crisis that remained in the media spotlight throughout the summer. River cruise lines had the added challenge of low water levels, a nagging problem in Europe since July.

After several years of boom times for the river cruise industry, there is now a large amount of inventory sailing through Europe, and a lot of hype and investment on the line. Like other sectors of the travel industry, the river cruise segment is likely watching closely and hoping this all blows over before the selling season gets under way after the start of the new year. Either way, they’re probably well aware that the Paris attacks will pose some challenges, however short or long-lived.

Cruise Ship Orderbook Updated Through 2022

MSC Cruise have 7 New Builds on order.

The Cruise Ship Orderbook page is now updated through 2022 on CruiseIndustryNews.com.

The updated page reflects all known ship orders through 2022, including Carnival Corporation’s recent nine-ship order, along with a fourth Quantum-class vessel for Royal Caribbean.

The update also includes deployment announcements as well as delivery changes, such as the Viking Sky being pushed back to 2017.

Cruise Ship Orderbook

Cruise Line

Ship

Cost(1)

Tonnage

Capacity

Yard

Sailing

Delivery

2015:

P&O Cruises	Britannia	$760	141,000	3,611	Fincantieri	Europe	March
Viking Ocean	Viking Star	TBA	47,000	944	Fincantieri	Europe	Spring
TUI	Mein Schiff 4	$625	97,000	2,500	Meyer-Turku	Europe	Spring
Royal Caribbean	Anthem	$950	167,000	4,100	Meyer	Eur/Carib	Spring
Ponant	Le Lyrial	$150	11,000	262	Fincantieri	World	Spring
AIDA	AIDAprima	$645	125,000	3,250	Mitsubishi	Europe	Q4
Norwegian	Escape	$920	164,600	4,200	Meyer	Carib	October

2016:

Holland America	Koningsdam	$520	99,000	2,660	Fincantieri	TBA	Feb
Viking Ocean	Viking Sea	TBA	47,000	944	Fincantieri	Europe	Spring
Carnival	Vista	$780	135,000	4,000	Fincantieri	TBA	Spring
Royal Caribbean	Harmony	$1,300	227,625	5,400	STX France	TBA	Spring
AIDA	Unnamed	$645	125,000	3,250	Mitsubishi	TBA	March
TUI	Mein Schiff 5	$625	97,000	2,500	Meyer-Turku	Europe	Spring
Royal Caribbean	Ovation	$950	167,000	4,100	Meyer	TBA	"Mid 2016"
Regent	Explorer	$450	54,000	738	Fincantieri	World	Summer
Seabourn	Encore	TBA	40,350	604	Fincantieri	World	Second Half
Star Cruises	Genting World	$960	150,000	3,360	Meyer	Asia	Fall

2017:

Norwegian	Bliss	$920	164,600	4,200	Meyer	TBA	Spring
MSC Cruises	Meraviglia	$900	167,600	4,500	STX France	TBA	Early 2017
Viking Ocean	Unnamed	TBA	47,000	944	Fincantieri	Europe	Early 2017
TUI	Mein Schiff 6	$625	97,000	2,500	Meyer-Turku	Europe	Spring
Princess	Unnamed	$760	141,000	3,600	Fincantieri	TBA	May
Viking Ocean	Viking Sky	TBA	47,000	944	Fincantieri	Europe	June
Star Cruises	Unnamed	$960	150,000	3,360	Meyer	Asia	Fall
MSC Cruises	Seaside	$950	154,000	4,140	Fincantieri	TBA	November

2018:

Carnival	Unnamed	$780	135,000	4,000	Fincantieri	TBA	March
MSC Cruises	Unnamed	$950	154,000	4,140	Fincantieri	TBA	May
TUI	Mein Schiff 7	$625	97,000	2,500	Meyer-Turku	Europe	Spring
Seabourn	Ovation	TBA	40,350	604	Fincantieri	World	Spring
Royal Caribbean	Unnamed	$1,300	227,625	5,400	STX France	TBA	TBA
Norwegian	Unnamed	$1,100	164,600	4,200	Meyer	TBA	Q2
Celebrity	Unnamed	$900	117,000	2,900	STX France	TBA	Fall
Holland America	Unnamed	$520	99,000	2,660	Fincantieri	TBA	November

2019:

MSC Cruises	Unnamed	$900	167,600	4,500	STX France	Europe	Early 2019
TUI	Mein Schiff 8	$625	97,000	2,500	Meyer-Turku	Europe	Spring
Royal Caribbean	Unnamed	$950	167,000	4,100	Meyer	TBA	Spring
Norwegian	Unnamed	$1,100	164,600	4,200	Meyer	TBA	Q4
Carnival Corp.	Unnamed	TBA	TBA	Est. 4,000	Meyer	TBA	TBA
Carnival Corp.	Unnamed	TBA	TBA	Est. 4,000	Fincantieri	TBA	TBA

2020:

Celebrity	Unnamed	$900	117,000	2,900	STX France	TBA	First Half
MSC Cruises	Unnamed	$900	167,600	4,500	STX France	Europe	TBA
Carnival Corp.	Unnamed	TBA	TBA	Est. 4,000	Fincantieri	TBA	TBA
Carnival Corp.	Unnamed	TBA	TBA	Est. 4,000	Meyer	TBA	TBA

2021:

MSC Cruises	Unnamed	$950	154,000	4,140	Fincantieri	TBA	TBA
Carnival Corp.	Unnamed	TBA	TBA	Est. 4,000	Meyer	TBA	TBA
Carnival Corp.	Unnamed	TBA	TBA	Est. 4,000	Fincantieri	TBA	TBA

2022:

MSC Cruises	Unnamed	$900	167,600	4,500	STX France	TBA	TBA
Carnival Corp.	Unnamed	TBA	TBA	Est. 4,000	Meyer	TBA	TBA
Carnival Corp.	Unnamed	TBA	TBA	Est. 4,000	Fincantieri	TBA	TBA
Carnival Corp.	Unnamed	TBA	TBA	Est. 4,000	Fincantieri	TBA	TBA

(1) In Millions

TBA = To Be Announced